Northern Trust’s senior management leads on diversity and inclusion

Northern Trust’s client needs and expectations are as diverse as the clients themselves and it is critical that we employ people who understand those needs.

Olympics Special 5/7: diversity-focused recruitment and a vision to inspire social change

A vision to inspire lasting social change was central to London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Half of employees view diversity programmes as a PR stunt, according to Adecco

Almost half of UK workers think that employers’ diversity programmes are “only designed to attract good PR”, according to research published this morning from Adecco Group’s Unlocking Britain’s...

Hilton Hotels brings in Chickenshed Theatre Company to promote diversity among senior managers

Chickenshed the theatre company is working with 70 senior managers who work for Hilton Hotels in the United States and who are in the UK for a conference.

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BITC and Mitie urge employers to develop diversity and inclusion policies for their supply chains

Business in the Community (BITC) and Mitie have joined forces to urge business to work only with suppliers with diversity and equality policies.

EDF Energy invites BAME employees to share experiences of diversity and culture at work

EDF Energy has held a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) networking day in London, to share views related to diversity in the workplace.

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CBI backs code for companies to ‘comply or explain’ on diversity

The CBI yesterday called on the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to get on with making changes to the UK’s Corporate Governance Code to boost the number of women on boards.

Diversity: interview with Fiona Cannon, director of diversity and inclusion at Lloyds Banking Group

The statue of Lady Justice on top of the Central Criminal Court – the Old Bailey – in London has become a striking symbol of equality, as she stands proudly emblazoned in gold, holding a set of scales...

Black and minority ethnic (BAME) employees feel forced to leave current job to progress career, report finds

Glass ceilings are forcing UK employees from BAME backgrounds to leave their current jobs in order to progress, according to a report released today by Race for Opportunity, Business in the...

Diversity is focus of September’s HR Summit US 2011

Variety is the spice of life. And as a growing number of progressive businesses are now realising, diversity can also provide the cornerstone to a high-performing workforce.

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Embedding diversity is a commercial imperative, finds Opportunity Now survey

Despite the difficult economic climate, employers see the creation of more inclusive and diverse workplaces as a business imperative that will give them competitive advantage, according to a new...

NHS Employers names its 17 diversity partners

The NHS Employers organisation has named the 17 NHS trusts that have been awarded its Equality and Diversity Partner status for 2011/12.